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About

Budshead ward lies in the northwest of Plymouth, characterised by residential neighbourhoods and local commercial centres. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with schools and community facilities serving its population. It contains the northern sections of the Tamerton Foliot and Crownhill districts, offering a mix of suburban living and accessible green spaces like Ham Woods for walking.

A notable local landmark is the historic Church of St. Mary and St. John in Tamerton Foliot, set within its own grounds. The ward is bordered by the A38 Parkway, providing a major transport route, while the River Tavy marks part of its western boundary. This creates a distinct edge between the city's urban spread and the surrounding Devon countryside.

Area overview

On average Budshead has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Budshead is £48,429 per year. There are 7 schools in Budshead: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Budshead is home to around 13,256 people, with a population density of about 2,889.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Budshead Population
13,256
Population density
2,889.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.85(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.52(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.13(+41%)
Shoplifting
6.94(+5%)
Other theft
6.19(+10%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,173
91.83%
Other White
381
2.87%
African
166
1.25%
Other Asian
80
0.6%
Indian
68
0.51%
Total population: 13,256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,662
25.2%
No qualifications
2,031
19.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,993
18.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,615
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,185
11.22%
Total 16+ residents: 10,565

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,646
28.51%
Owns with a mortgage
1,535
26.59%
Other social rented
954
16.53%
Social rents from council
732
12.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
613
10.62%
Total households: 5,773

Property prices in Budshead

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Budshead area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Budshead in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Budshead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced45£190,000
Detached38£445,000
Flats19£112,750
Semi-Detached45£230,000

10 years median price trend in Budshead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Budshead.

All postcodes in Budshead

PL54JS

Holly Park Drive

PL66AS

Dunraven Drive

PL54JT

Northampton Close

PL54DD

Whitleigh Green

PL54JQ

Norwich Avenue

PL65DP

Lodge Gardens

PL65JG

Franklyns

PL66AE

Powisland Drive

PL53TF

Berwick Avenue

PL65BY

Kingsway Gardens

PL54JN

Milford Lane

PL68FT

Bluebell Street

PL54BT

Carlisle Road

PL54HN

Taunton Avenue

PL54HL

Newbury Close

PL54AY

Dorchester Avenue

PL66AZ

Dunraven Drive

PL54HW

Taunton Avenue

PL54DA

Budshead Road

PL68FW

Hollyhock Way

PL54HF

Brentford Avenue

PL54DT

Budshead Road

PL54HB

Brentford Avenue

PL65EE

Richmond Road

PL66AF

Powisland Drive

PL54DU

Budshead Road

PL54ET

Taunton Avenue

PL54EA

Bodmin Road

PL65EB

Smallack Drive

PL65FB

Smallack Drive

PL66AP

Moorland View

PL65HR

Leatfield Drive

PL54JW

Milford Lane

PL65HU

Alwin Park

PL54PD

Redruth Close

PL54JL

Winchester Gardens

PL54DW

Budshead Road

PL54HD

Brentford Avenue

PL54HX

Aylesbury Crescent

PL65YJ

The Limes

PL65DS

Budshead

PL66AB

Powisland Drive

PL53AN

Crownhill Road

PL66BW

Caradon Close

PL65DX

Dayton Close

PL65DA

Tavistock Road

PL65EL

Budshead

PL66AQ

Roborough Avenue

PL54EB

Lewes Gardens

PL65FE

Budshead

PL65HN

Notre Dame Close

PL66AW

Moorland View

PL65BP

Lopwell Close

PL54BB

Appleby Walk

PL66BE

Upland Drive

PL54HH

Canterbury Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.